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A COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT ON THE INSECT DIVERSITY POTRAYED IN THE HOLY QUR'AN Riyaz, Muzafar
Journal of Islam and Science Vol 8 No 2 (2021): July-December
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/jis.v8i2.25362

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Insects are one of the most fascinating groups of organisms that evolved some 300 million years back in the Devonian period. With the remarkable body structure, shape, and flight adaptability, Insects have outnumbered every other organism and become the dominant group of organism's earth has ever witnessed. Insects deliver a number of ecosystem services like pollination of flowering crops, as decomposers, vectors, pests, predators, etc. Since insects play an important role in human life; a number of Insects have been mentioned several times in the holy Quran. The present study is a review of the insects that have been described in the Quran. In the present era of large-scale industrialization, urbanization and many other factors like climate change, global warming, pesticide pollution; insect diversity is under a very serious threat and many species are on the verge of extinction and a number of species are threatened and vulnerable including some species of bees. Management and conservation of these precious species are need of the hour and cutting-edge strategies can save these insects from further decline.
Edible Insects: Islamic Perspectives on Entomophagy and Future Foods: Islamic Perspectives on Edible Insects Riyaz, Muzafar
SHAHIH: Journal of Islamicate Multidisciplinary Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/shahih.v8i2.7670

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Edible insects have gained increasing attention as a sustainable and nutritious alternative protein source. Islam, being one of the world's major religions, plays a significant role in shaping dietary practices and food choices for its adherents. This study explores into the intersection of entomophagy, Islamic beliefs, and the potential of edible insects as future foods, examines Islamic perspectives on food, and highlights the potential compatibility of entomophagy with Islamic dietary laws (Halal). It also explores relevant Islamic principles and teachings that may influence the acceptance and adoption of edible insects as a viable food source within the Muslim community. Moreover, the study investigates the environmental and sustainability aspects of edible insects, aligning them with Islamic principles of stewardship and responsible resource utilization. It discusses the nutritional benefits of edible insects, considering their potential to address global food security challenges and malnutrition issues prevalent in many Muslim-majority countries.
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